January 2024 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” IPM enhances skin penetration of hydrophilic drugs.
October 2019 L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
20 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of Lipid Research” The research explains how a human enzyme binds and processes its substrate, which could relate to its role in biological functions and hair loss.
19 citations
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February 2018 in “Nutrients” Certain zinc transporters are essential for healthy skin and managing zinc in the body could help treat skin problems.
9 citations
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August 2018 in “Acta biomaterialia” Eyelash curvature is linked to the thickness of the cuticle layer at the root.
6 citations
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May 2020 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
5 citations
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July 2014 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D-biological Crystallography” Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
4 citations
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April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
4 citations
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December 2018 in “Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering” A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
March 2024 in “Qeios” Ayurvedic herbs may reduce side effects and improve effectiveness of cancer treatments.
45 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Cat claws stay sharp by shedding their outer layer through microcracks formed during activities.
April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” Hydrogel composites have great potential in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery.
24 citations
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April 2014 in “Oncotarget” Minoxidil can reduce functions related to androgen receptors.
16 citations
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January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” 1 citations
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June 2004 in “Medical Hypotheses” Certain cultural hair practices might cause baldness by affecting natural hair oils and stem cell delivery to hair follicles.
30 citations
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August 2016 in “Skin research and technology” 3D imaging shows clearer details of skin structure changes with age.
23 citations
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October 2007 in “International journal of cancer” X-ray diffraction of hair might help detect breast cancer non-invasively.
2 citations
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December 2021 The research found that the properties of solid-state Electronic Circular Dichroism (ss-ECD) are influenced by the orientation of local crystals, which could help in examining and mapping chiral materials like pharmaceutical ingredients.
21 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Older people's hair becomes less shiny because it gets more uneven and curved.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “ACS applied bio materials” Calcium fatty acid deposits found in human hair can change its appearance and feel.
17 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” A specific hair diffraction pattern may indicate breast cancer if tested with the correct method.
January 2017 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” Sunlight and chemical treatments change hair's internal structure differently, needing specific care.
31 citations
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January 2003 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. G, General subjects/Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects (Online)” The research found two types of calcium in human hair, one that varies among individuals and another that is consistent across people.
5 citations
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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
3 citations
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April 2011 in “Microscopy research and technique” Teratoma hair is similar to scalp hair but has a rougher surface and lower adhesive force.
January 2022 in “Chemistry: A European Journal” 16 citations
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April 2015 in “Forensic science international” The hair of two ancient Chilean mummies is well-preserved and contains high levels of heavy metals.